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Justice J.L. Kapur
Justice Jeevan Lal Kapur, a distinguished jurist, served on the Supreme Court of India, leaving behind a legacy of legal scholarship and judicial excellence.
Judicial Profile at a Glance
- Born: December 13, 1897
- Education: Government College, Lahore; Magdalena College, Cambridge; Inner Temple
- Practiced at: Lahore High Court, 1922-47
- Judge, Punjab High Court: 1949 – 57
- Judge, Supreme Court of India: January 14, 1957 to December 12, 1962
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Justice Kapur's educational background includes degrees from Punjab University and Cambridge, as well as training at the Inner Temple. Before his judicial appointments, he practiced law at the Lahore High Court and was involved with the All India Postmen's Union. His contributions to legal literature include "Law of Adoption in India and Burma."
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